Ask Jerry Bruckheimer

Why did you pick Who songs for all three CSI series?

Which quality/skill do you consider the most important in your career in order to suceed once and again. Thanks

What famous movie would you like to remake?

Jerry,
I am a commercial and music video director. I have had national airings in both fields and some of my work has been featured at Cannes. I have a great personality and a die-hard work ethic...yet none of the production companies want to represent me. Do you have any ideas as to how I can get my work in front of more production company execs? People like me, I have a college degree and great ideas, but I am having one hell of a time finding representation. Any advice is much appreciated.

Thanks-
Joshua H Coyne
http://www.hasmorecoyne.com

Your films tend to be plot-heavy with lots of action, explosions, and CG special effects. Have you ever thought about producing smaller, character-driven films?

When you're reading a script, is there a consistent element that makes you say "I want to make this movie?"

Sometimes your shows revolve around ideas and crimes that are disturbing and bizarre, so how do you consistently come up with the ideas behind each episode in shows like your CSI ? Where does it come from?

Who influenced you early on?

In your opinion, have movies (or even movie making) changed significantly over the years? And if so how?

Hello,
I am very interested in movies. Since you have made so many movies, which one impress you most? What kind of movie would you like to make later on? Thank you.

Jerry,

In all your films, is there a particular on-screen moment that means the most to you? Maybe one that you had to really fight for, or one that represents something of great importance to you personally?

What the hell do you dream at night?

I love most of your movies, but are there any that you wish you hadn't made?

Mr. Bruckheimer,

What are some of the play-by-play metrics that you use when producing films? You have produced a variation of works with different genres, how does your way of thinking differ for each of film?

With such a prolific and diverse body of work, is there a specific movie for which you'd you be most proud to be remmembered ?

Im sure you get alot of scripts so how can you tell which ones will make good films and are worth making?

Box office profits (adjusted for inflation) have been declining over the last decade as the prevalence of home theater systems and DVD's have increased. Besides blowing up cars, what do you think is the best way to save the movie industry?

So many successfully produced films...any desire to ever direct?

How do you sleep at night?

Hi Jerry,
I was an extra on the set of Deja Vu and you cut in front of me in the lunch line when we were on location in Chalmette. Being a wise extra, and recognizing who you were, I didn't say anything. Since we almost shared lunch together, can you do me a favor?

Can you send me the scene I was in with Denzel that they cut out of the movie. I played the deputy on the stairwell as he walked out the door at the parish prison and in another scene, I opened the same door for Jim Caviezel.
Cheers,
your lunch buddy
p.s. The movie was a blast!

List your top five things that must be in your movies to make it successful and why?

If you could punch anyone in the face who would it be?

How do you respond to critics of "blockbuster" filmmaking who deride the genre for having a supposed lack of substance and depth in favor of visual effects and eye candy?

What is the biggest, yet most rewarding, risk you've ever taken in your professional career?

if your'e not a movie producer right now...what would you be? and why?